Basic Needs
Rent, Food, Taxes, Utilities Assistance
Start here. There is help.
There are programs to help persons who are struggling financially to keep up with basic needs such as rent, food, property taxes, and utilities. ADRC has put together a booklet called Basic Needs Brown County Community Resources (see below) to provide one place to help you find the assistance you need. We are here to help. Call ADRC (920) 448-4300 with your questions.
We are here to listen to your situation and help
you connect to the services you need.
Basic Needs Resources
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Basic Needs Community Resources in Brown County
Booklet with descriptions and contact information for service providers for persons who are looking for services to meet their basic needs. Includes food, shelter, childcare, employment, medical, transportation, etc.
Homestead Tax Credit Program
Designed to assist low-income households offset the financial impact of property taxes and rent. Program eligibility is based on specific criteria including income, work status, age, and disability. Visit the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue website for eligibility and application information.
Internet & Phone Assistance
Program for phone and internet assistance through Foundations for Rural Housing.
Re-Entry Resource Guide
Entering back into the community after a recent incarceration can be overwhelming. Luckily, there are resources in Brown County that can help. Use this Re-Entry Resource Guide to get assistance in finding housing, employment, case management services, and support groups.
Tax Preparation Assistance Programs
Wisconsin residents can take advantage of two programs designed to provide tax assistance for low-income seniors and individuals with a disability. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a cooperative between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR). The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) foundation. Both programs are staffed by volunteers who are trained by the IRS and DOR to prepare basic income tax returns for free. Visit the WI DOR website for eligibility and locations.
Recursos en Español - Spanish
Necesidades Básicas Recursos Comunitarios Del Condado Brown
(Basic Needs Community Resources in Brown County)